Name: Green Bean Poriyal
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 8 fresh curry leaves; 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts, lightly crushed; 1/4 cup roasted chana dal; 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces; Juice of 2 limes; 1 jalapeno or other green chile pepper, finely chopped with seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup frozen grated coconut

Directions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts and chana dal; when the mustard seeds start to crackle and toast, add the green beans and saute until they are almost tender and bright green, about 4 minutes.
Add the lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro and a pinch of salt; cook 1 more minute. Add the coconut and stir until warmed through. Discard the curry leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt. Serve hot or refrigerate and serve cold.